OBDII device question
06-28-2017, 07:30 PM
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OBDII device question
The past few weeks since I had my first problem with the fuel pump codes I have always traveled with my laptop in the car. Just in case it decides to act up again and stall, I can read and clear the code with HPTuner. This is becoming annoying having to take the laptop in and out of my car... If I purchase a Bluetooth reader.. Specifically this one
http://m.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/code-reader/innova-obdii-quicklink/454410_0_0?location=
Will that display what the code means, not just the code..does anyone else use a Bluetooth one? I think this will be much easier for me instead of the laptop and HPTuner cords.
http://m.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/code-reader/innova-obdii-quicklink/454410_0_0?location=
Will that display what the code means, not just the code..does anyone else use a Bluetooth one? I think this will be much easier for me instead of the laptop and HPTuner cords.
06-28-2017, 08:03 PM
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They are awesome. I picked one up not too long ago and purchased the $5 Torque Pro app. Since my fuel line broke and needed to be replaced, I had residual CEL codes but after 2 clears (and double checking the code meaning) they went away permanently.
There are free OBD Bluetooth apps by the dozen in the store, just keep trying them out until you find one that you like.
There are free OBD Bluetooth apps by the dozen in the store, just keep trying them out until you find one that you like.
06-29-2017, 02:37 PM
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They are awesome. I picked one up not too long ago and purchased the $5 Torque Pro app. Since my fuel line broke and needed to be replaced, I had residual CEL codes but after 2 clears (and double checking the code meaning) they went away permanently.
There are free OBD Bluetooth apps by the dozen in the store, just keep trying them out until you find one that you like.
There are free OBD Bluetooth apps by the dozen in the store, just keep trying them out until you find one that you like.
06-30-2017, 02:09 PM
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I have been very happy with this one. Had it since before I bought HPT.
It's a few bucks more than some of the others, but has been quite reliable for connection.
One of the other things I liked is that it is reported to be good at not draining a battery when a car is parked for a while. Many of the cheaper ones don't go into sleep mode reducing consumption when the ignition is off and can possibly kill a battery on a car parked for an extended period of time.
Nice to also leave up a set of gauges to monitor things all the time including. I find having fuel trims and knock always up can pretty quickly show you if something gets very far out of whack with your engine.
It's a few bucks more than some of the others, but has been quite reliable for connection.
One of the other things I liked is that it is reported to be good at not draining a battery when a car is parked for a while. Many of the cheaper ones don't go into sleep mode reducing consumption when the ignition is off and can possibly kill a battery on a car parked for an extended period of time.
Nice to also leave up a set of gauges to monitor things all the time including. I find having fuel trims and knock always up can pretty quickly show you if something gets very far out of whack with your engine.
06-30-2017, 02:54 PM
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I have been very happy with this one. Had it since before I bought HPT.
https://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-4261...k+MX+Bluetooth
It's a few bucks more than some of the others, but has been quite reliable for connection.
One of the other things I liked is that it is reported to be good at not draining a battery when a car is parked for a while. Many of the cheaper ones don't go into sleep mode reducing consumption when the ignition is off and can possibly kill a battery on a car parked for an extended period of time.
Nice to also leave up a set of gauges to monitor things all the time including. I find having fuel trims and knock always up can pretty quickly show you if something gets very far out of whack with your engine.
https://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-4261...k+MX+Bluetooth
It's a few bucks more than some of the others, but has been quite reliable for connection.
One of the other things I liked is that it is reported to be good at not draining a battery when a car is parked for a while. Many of the cheaper ones don't go into sleep mode reducing consumption when the ignition is off and can possibly kill a battery on a car parked for an extended period of time.
Nice to also leave up a set of gauges to monitor things all the time including. I find having fuel trims and knock always up can pretty quickly show you if something gets very far out of whack with your engine.
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07-01-2017, 07:58 PM
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I just bought a cheap 20.00 one from Amazon.
KUFUNG Bluetooth 4.0 OBD II Scanner, OBD2 Code Reader, Car Fault Diagnostic Scan Tool Support Android, Features 3000 Code Database and Easy to Setup, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0712558DN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_ntY7ltP86acfQ
Didn't want to spend a lot on one just yet
KUFUNG Bluetooth 4.0 OBD II Scanner, OBD2 Code Reader, Car Fault Diagnostic Scan Tool Support Android, Features 3000 Code Database and Easy to Setup, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0712558DN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_ntY7ltP86acfQ
Didn't want to spend a lot on one just yet
07-11-2017, 10:59 AM
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Yes, but I think it has to do with the blue tooth antenna and it's search for the signal. Probably no worse than a dome light being on if I had to guess (if that much).
07-20-2017, 10:12 AM
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